Sexology EP142 - Is It Okay to Fantasize About Others Even When You're in a Relationship?
Sep 24, 2019
27:04
Welcome to episode 142 of the Sexology Podcast! Today's episode is a solo episode where I discuss fantasizing about others while you're in a relationship, understanding from the fantasy what you want more of in your relationship, the way our sub-conscious plays a role in this issue, and how this is a very common issue for lots of couples.
In this episode, you will hear:
- Is it normal to fantasize about someone else while in a relationship?
- The importance of communication and dialogue when defining the parameters of your relationship
- The stigma attached to non-monogamous relationships
- How our sub-conscious plays a role in this issue
- Recognizing obsessional thoughts and what to do with them
- Being true to your own values
- Learning to not judge yourself for having certain thoughts
- Removing yourself from situations where you might regret a decision later, e.g. drinking at a social event
- Understanding from the fantasy what you want more of in your relationship
- The role that guilt and shame plays with this issue
- How this is a very common issue for lots of couples
Resources
Bonus Episode, Sex & Anorexia Nervosa: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-episode-anorexia-nervosa-sex/
Bonus Episode, Sex & OCD: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-episode-ocd-and-sex/
Bonus Episode, Sex & Depression: https://oasis2care.com/bonus-depression-sex/
Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio
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